Medic2RN BSN, RN, EMT-P

ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS

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About Medic2RN

Medic2RN has 18 years experience as a BSN, RN, EMT-P and specializes in ER, IICU, PCU, PACU, EMS.


Wife, mother, former firefighter/ paramedic; ED RN

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  1. Medic2RN

    Rn to paramedic in florida

    Is there a requirement to do the clinical portion (ride outs)?
  2. Medic2RN

    Will my EMT experience help get a job as an ER-Nurse?

    Hi SOCAL! Here's my 2 cents if you're interested. I would definitely list your EMT-B experience. It shows you have prior knowledge of emergency situations and assessment skills. I would only recommend becoming a Paramedic if you are going spend some...
  3. Medic2RN

    What is the drug of choice in your area?

    Lots and lots of meth, opiates, then ETOH. Marijuana isn't even considered a drug anymore around here. Did I say meth? So tired of meth!
  4. Medic2RN

    Second Career Nurse Roll Call

    After graduating college with a BA in psychology, I couldn't find a decent paying job, so I got a position as a flight attendant. I figured if I was going to work a low paying job, I might as well travel the world while waiting for the recession to e...
  5. Medic2RN

    Transfers who go POV

    In one of my ERs, we have a liability waiver form that the patient signs if they decide to travel POV. If the physician disagrees with the POV transfer and the patient refuses an ambulance transport, then we fill out the AMA and explain everything to...
  6. Medic2RN

    Online RN-BSN

    I graduated from the University of Louisiana at Lafayette through the online RN-BSN program in December. I already had a BA, so the core courses were not a problem for me. I actually learned a lot from their courses and they were very good about keep...
  7. Medic2RN

    ED to Informatics ... nervous!

    Pixie, I have watched you 'grow up' over the years here on AN through all of the certifications and degrees. I am so proud of you! I know I sound motherly, but eh, who cares! I am excited for you in your new journey. I have no advice for you other th...
  8. Medic2RN

    Paramedic School before i start my BSN?

    SoCal, First of all, best wishes for your goals and waiting to hear from nursing schools. I don't think any type of education is waste, but you need to keep in mind what your end goal is - to become a NP in the ED. If you look at all the paramedic nu...
  9. Medic2RN

    University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    I finally finished the program on Friday. I thought it was a good program and fair. I did learn a lot with respect to research, writing papers, and leadership aspects. The Capstone class was not difficult: I expected it to be really hard. I certainly...
  10. 1mrsbs, I was apprehensive about writing papers also since it's been 20+ years for me. They walk you through the first assignment and supply multiple resources to assist you with paper writing. It took me a long time to write that first one, but it's...
  11. Medic2RN

    ULL RN-BSN January 2015

    I started last semester in October. I'm pleased with the program so far. 353 & 354 were not bad at all and I was able to work full time while studying for my classes. Good luck everyone!
  12. Medic2RN

    University of Louisiana-Lafayette online RN-BSN

    You should have received a degree plan with the semesters marked. I did when I was accepted there. Do you have other general courses to do? I would talk to your adviser and explore other options of taking the gen ed courses somewhere else (comm colle...
  13. I guess we will be classmates, squirrel12!
  14. I start on October 20th. The application process was very easy. The advisers have been great about keeping touch with me. I needed two additional classes and they were terrific about suggesting alternative ways to fulfill those requirements to save m...
  15. Medic2RN

    Do Med Surg / Tele RNs still get hired into ER?

    Yes. I was hired with only PCU nursing and paramedic experience. I think it depends on the ER and what the manager is looking for at the time.